Sunday, 26 February 2012

About Demarte Pena

Demarte “The
Wolf” Pena has been involved in Martial Arts for most of his
life. As a youngster he dabbled in Shaolin Kung Fu, Karate and Judo, but
discovered MMA in high school when he was armbarred by a friend. Since 2005 Pena
has been working on his MMA skills and has evolved beyond his years.

Demarte Pena originally trained and fought out of Undisputed Fight Club in Pretoria, but has since moved to Fight Fit Militia, one of South Africa’s premier fighting teams. A well rounded fighter, Pena continues to work on all elements of his game so that he is always free to fight his own fight.

Demarte Pena - MMA Career

Fighting for the EFC

After a successful
amateur career (4-1), Demarte Pena began his professional career in the EFC.
His debut fight against Mawande Mazithambe lasted 24 seconds, with Pena
securing his maiden professional victory via Rear-naked choke. Pena then fought and defeated dangerous featherweight prospect Jean-Luc Kazadi via unanimous
decision. The fight was a closely contested three round war, but Pena managed to use his take-downs effectively and largely neutralise Kazadi. The win earned Demarte a shot at the vacant EFC featherweight title.

Fighting for the EFC Africa featherweight title

At EFC Africa 10, Demarte Pena fought Leo Gloss in the first ever EFC Africa featherweight title fight. Gloss, a seasoned campaigner had already fought for an EFC title in the lightweight division and had an impressive MMA record.
Demarte Pena managed to execute a flawless game plan, taking Gloss to the mat repeatedly and frustrating the ex-boxer. After five rounds, Pena earned a unanimous decision to become the first EFC Africa featherweight
champion. Demarte Pena is also credited with being the youngest fighter to ever
hold an EFC Africa title.

Defending his EFC Africa belt

Demarte Pena will defend his EFC title for the first time against rampant challenger Wesley Hawkey at EFC Africa 14. The match-up will be a great test for both fighters, who have yet to be defeated in the EFC Hexagon. Pena hopes to secure himself as the most dominant fighter in the EFC division with a win over the ever dangerous Hawkey.

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